Hi, Peter! It's great to finally meet you face to face. Before I forget, here is my card.

Peter:

Oh thank you. Let me give you mine.

Manami:

Thank you so much! Please have a seat over here at our table and let me take your coat.

Peter:

Oh, here you are.

Manami:

Would you like a refreshment? Some tea or coffee? Water perhaps?

Peter:

Umm, just a glass of water would be fine thanks.

Manami:

[shouting] Excuse me, Etsuko? Could you please bring two glasses of water for Peter and myself? Thank you so much.

Peter:

It's a lovely office that you have here.

Manami:

Oh thank you. Yes, we moved here just last year because our old location was getting too cramped. It's a dramatic change from the tiny office we stared in ten years ago. Actually this photo on the wall shows the company founders in the original office.

Peter:

Wow. You guys have really come a long way.

Manami:

Well thank you. We've had to work hard and a bit of luck always helps. How about your company? Does it have a long history?

Peter:

Yes, actually our company just celebrated it's 50th anniversary last month. We began as a small family business and now are preparing for an IPO because we have exciting expansion plans.

Manami:

I see. That's an amazing growth story. By the way, after our meeting, would you like to take a tour of the office?

Peter:

That would be great! There are a few other people here I'd like to say hello to.

Manami:

Absolutely. Well Etsuko should be back with our drinks soon, so why don't we get down to business.